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Testosterone therapy can help improve sexual function, mood, and bone density in women with low androgen levels, but more research is needed on long-term safety.

Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by affecting androgen functions and suppressing certain hormones.

The guideline suggests using specific criteria to diagnose PCOS, recommends various treatments for its symptoms, and advises screening for related health issues.

The guideline recommends mental health involvement in diagnosing gender identity disorder and outlines hormone and surgical treatment protocols, emphasizing safety, informed consent, and long-term monitoring.

The hypothesis suggests that PCOS may start early in life due to genetic and environmental factors, influencing future reproductive and metabolic problems.

Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.

The document likely offers guidance on treating a woman's excessive hair growth, considering her symptoms and obesity.

Blocking the enzyme 5α-reductase can shrink the prostate and help treat enlarged prostate issues.

PCOS is caused by both genetics and environmental factors like diet and obesity.

The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.

Antiandrogens like flutamide are effective in treating conditions like prostate cancer and hair loss, but there's a need for more potent versions. Understanding their structure can help develop better treatments.

Flutamide is more effective and has fewer side effects than spironolactone for treating hirsutism.

Pregnancy can cause skin darkening, varicose veins, more sweating, hair growth, hair loss after birth, nail changes, and gum inflammation.

Flutamide effectively reduced excessive hair growth and improved related symptoms in hirsutism patients without significant side effects.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome likely starts in childhood and may be genetic and influenced by early hormone exposure.

Adult female acne treatment should be personalized, considering individual preferences and pregnancy, using various topical and oral medications while managing side effects and resistance.

Hair loss occurs due to fewer papillary cells, smaller follicles, and shorter growth phases.

Inhibiting 5α-reductase can help reduce prostate cancer risk and improve treatment.

Testosterone replacement may help some postmenopausal women with symptoms like fatigue and low libido, but more research is needed to fully understand its effects.

5α‐reductase isozymes are crucial for prostate development and health, and targeting them can help prevent and treat prostate issues.

New treatments for male hypogonadism are effective and should be personalized.

Androgenetic alopecia involves genetics, hormones, and can be treated with medications or surgery.

Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.

Finasteride, CPA, and flutamide are all equally effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.

Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.

S5αR inhibitors might help treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders but need more research.

Women with PCOS have higher androgen levels that decrease with age but are still higher than in women without PCOS.

Insulin resistance may contribute to various skin diseases and treating it could improve skin health and prevent more serious conditions.

The document explains how the male reproductive system works, its role in making testosterone, and how conditions like obesity can disrupt it, leading to low testosterone and fertility issues.

Hormones and genetics affect hair growth and patterns, with some changes reversible and others not.